Best Daisy Chain Podcasts (2025)

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Innovative Aviation Fuel with Jimmy Samartzis 21:29

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In the latest episode of CarbonSmart, we explore the future of sustainable aviation with Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech, and Jimmy Samartzis, CEO of LanzaJet. Discover how these leaders are transforming the aviation industry with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through innovative carbon recycling and alcohol-to-jet technologies. Delve into…

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Trailblazers of Transition 16:57

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Join us on an empowering journey with Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech, and Aura Cuellar, President of LanzaTech, as they share their remarkable paths from the realms of oil and gas to revolutionizing the clean tech sector. In this episode, we explore the deep convictions and strategic prowess that empowered these two Colombian women to lead…

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The Enchanted Vale 6:07

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"The Enchanted Vale: Morgana, A White Witch, Chooses Sides" This six-minute adventure delves into the heart of magic, ancient artefacts, and the choice between good and evil. As Morgana embarks on her journey, she soon realizes that the amulet's power is not just a gift but also a responsibility.By Owen Jones

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The Misconception - the 1st volume in a series about a psychic teenage girl. 3:31

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This week, I am going to introduce you to Megan, a twelve-year-old girl, who lives in Feyton, which resembles Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales, where I grew up. Megan is a budding psychic, but she doesn’t know anyone else who is. She can’t discuss why she can see ‘lights’, an aura, around people, or why she knows a large tiger that no-on…

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Daisy’s Chain 18:30

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This is bust!By Owen jones

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Andropov’s Cuckoo 12:59

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A dying man recounts the story of the most amazing person he has ever met, a brilliant, Soviet linguist whom he calls Youriko. It is a tale of love, daring-do, spies and danger set in Japan, Germany, Turkey, the USA, Canada and the UK, but mostly in the Soviet Union of the Seventies. Andropov’s Cuckoo is based on a ‘true story’ related to the autho…

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The Ministry For The Future with Kim Stanley Robinson 18:35

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Kim Stanley Robinson is an award-winning American writer of science fiction novels and short stories, best known for his Mars trilogy. In fact, "Ministry for the Future" is the only book that LanzaTech CEO Dr. Jennifer Holmgren has ever asked the team to read. Here, the two discuss the realities of climate change, the acceleration of solutions, and…

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The New Carbon Economy with Carbon Direct's Julio Friedmann 20:50

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Dr. Julio Friedmann is one of the most widely known authoritative experts in the world on carbon removal, drawdown, and sequestration and storage. He has worked in the U.S. Dept. of Energy, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Global CCS Institute, and Columbia University, where led teams that invented and fielded technology to reduce GHG emissi…

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CHAIN 25:43

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In the very last episode of Stories of The Eastern West as you knew it, we’re taking you to Estonia, 1989. A group of people there made 2 million others hold hands and create a human chain of unprecedented size and significance. The Baltic countries had a truly turbulent 20th century. They went from regaining their independence to losing it to the …

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Diversity & Inclusivity with The GenderCool Project's Gearah Goldstein 19:56

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Gearah Goldstein is an inclusion, diversity, and belonging consultant, and LGBTQ+ subject matter expert. She founded the global nonprofit The GenderCool Project to help replace misinformed opinions with positive experiences meeting transgender and non-binary youth in the workplace. Jennifer and Gearah discuss why DEI training is essential, and how …

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Environmental Media Priorities with Cipher's Amy Harder and GreenBiz's Heather Clancy 20:06

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Two highly-recognized names in environmental media, Amy Harder (Cipher) and Heather Clancy (GreenBiz), sit down with Jennifer Holmgren to discuss why they became journalists, how covering climate has changed over the years, what challenges they face, what stories are not getting told but should, and much more. They ask each other powerful questions…

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World Environment Day LanzaKids' Questions with CEO Dr. Jennifer Holmgren 14:07

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The opener to Season 2 features young children in the lives of LanzaTech's team asking questions on climate change, biodiversity, sea level rise, and more, for responses by our CEO and expert Hunter Lovins. Held annually on June 5th, World Environment Day is the largest global platform for public outreach. This 2022 theme, "Only One Earth," was the…

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S5 Ep15: Katy Leeson is Leaving the Building 20:12

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I Shouldn’t Say This, But … this podcast has taught me more than I could have ever imagined. And this episode is going to be my last. At least for a while. When I started the podcast 4 years ago, I couldn’t have imagined the journey it would take me on, the conversations it would generate or the relationships it would help me foster. Steven Bartlet…

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S5 Ep14: We are all influencers: Natalie Wills 44:41

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Natalie Wills is the Global Director of Marketing at Zalando and a fellow advocate for the power of social media for good. In this episode, we discuss: - The importance of authenticity online - Why we are all influencers - What we can learn from the way young people use social media - The importance of leading with your values - Zalando’s approach …

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The Key to Innovation with Jim Messina, Obama White House Deputy Chief of Staff 19:48

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LanzaTech CEO Jennifer Holmgren calls Jim Messina — the mastermind behind Obama's 2012 reelection campaign — the world's most successful political and corporate advisor. Throughout his career, he has merged technology and politics in a way that's been unpredictable and unprecedented. For over 20 years, Jim served in House and Senate offices, helpin…

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(Reposted Episode) Social and Environmental Justice with Dorri McWhorter, CEO of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago 21:28

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Earlier this year, LanzaTech CEO Jennifer Holmgren welcomed Dorri McWhorter — now CEO & President of YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago — for a conversation on the CarbonSmart podcast. We learned about her journey to transform the YWCA of Metro Chicago to a 21st century social enterprise — including her changemaking focus on environmental justice and for…

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S5 Ep13: Entrepreneurship, community and the joy of work: Matt Clements and Giles Harrison 42:06

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Matt and Giles founded Sculpd alongside their business partner Guy Vero at the peak of Lockdown, and have since sold over 100,000 at-home pottery kits. Beyond that, they’ve built partnerships with some of the most influential brands in the UK, including Bloom & Wild, Missoma and Papier. In this episode, we discuss: - The challenges that come with b…

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S5 Ep12: Creating Change & Communities with Social Media: Daisy Morris 47:46

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Daisy is the person behind The Selfhood - who makes digital interactions feel more human and puts connectivity at the heart of content strategies for brands and their audiences. She birthed The Selfhood after noticing a huge gap in the market for business owners and creatives to understand social media and digital marketing in a fun, human and rela…

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S5 Ep11: Social media's role in the mental health fight: James Routledge 42:22

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James Routledge co-founded Sanctus - a purpose-driven organisation that supports employee mental health through proactive and preventative one-to-one coaching in the workplace. He is also the author behind ‘Mental Health at Work’ - a book filled with stories, learnings and guidance for anyone on their mental health in the workplace journey. In this…

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Debrief from COP26 with Nigel Topping, UN High-Level Climate Champion 20:00

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How can business competition support international governmental climate action? In this segment, we're thrilled to welcome Nigel Topping. Appointed by the UK Minister, his role is to strengthen collaboration from businesses, investors, cities, and stakeholders — building a global community of champions to halve emissions by 2030 through initiatives…

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S5 Ep10: The Anxiety Coach: Chloe Brotheridge 34:10

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Chloe Brotheridge is an Anxiety Hypnotherapist, Coach, Podcast Host and Author who is dedicated to helping women free themselves from anxiety. In this episode, we discuss: - The importance of distinguishing your dream from the one’s being pushed by other people - Tips for a more purposeful and positive social media experience - How we can combat ou…

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S5 Ep9: Social Media & Activism: Gina Martin 50:41

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Gina is an activist, author and artist who uses her platforms to encourage real-world change. In this episode, we discuss: - The uncomfortable reality of activism - The intersection of social media and activism - The importance of setting work/life boundaries - The changes social media companies need to start making - Young people’s relationship wi…

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S5 Ep8: Social Media for Good: Jay Flynn 30:03

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Jay Flynn founded the Virtual Pub Quiz back at the start of the pandemic, and is living proof of the power of social media to be used for good. In this episode, we discuss: - Jay’s incredible journey from pub landlord to household name (and the social media mistake that started it all) - The challenges that have arisen as a result of digital stardo…

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S5 Ep7: Do I Have Productivity Dysmorphia? Anna Codrea-Rado 44:21

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Anna Codrea-Rado is a journalist, author and podcaster whose article ‘Do I have Productivity Dysmorphia?’ has changed they way both I and so many others view our achievements. In this episode, we discuss: * The impact social media is having on our view of success * The importance of finding joy in our free time * The productivity dysmorphia trap An…

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Cross-Sector Collaboration with James Murray, Editor-in-Chief of BusinessGreen 19:18

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Listen to this powerful discussion between LanzaTech's CEO and one of the UK's leading commentators, James Murray. Since he launched BusinessGreen in 2007, the publication has delivered daily news and analysis on sustainable business, focusing on low carbon policy, economics, and technology. Today, the two discuss the developments of 2021 and what …

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S5 Ep6: Social Media and Personal Branding: Ash Jones 47:28

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Ash is the Founder of personal branding agency Great Influence, and part of Social Chain’s founding team. The man behind the personal brands of the likes of Steven Bartlett and Julian Hearn, his experience and knowledge of social media as a tool for good is second to none. In this episode, we discuss: - The value in personal branding - The social m…

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EXILE 25:11

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Get to know Piotr Szkopiak, a London-based film and TV director who’s spent a good portion of his life pondering the nature of his identity. Piotr Szkopiak was born in the United Kingdom but into a Polish family. As he grew up, he learned that his parents and neighbours were all World War II prisoners of war who had escaped the USSR but couldn't go…

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S5 Ep5: Comparison Culture: Lucy Sheridan 48:29

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Lucy Sheridan is the world’s first and only comparison coach, using her work and the online community she has built to to empower others into live comparison free lives. In this episode, we discuss: - The role social media plays in fuelling comparison culture - The importance of getting to know your values - Defining your own success - Why leaders …

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S5 Ep4: Ending Online Abuse: Seyi Akiwowo 41:12

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Seyi Akiwowo is an absolute powerhouse. Through her charity Glitch, she is working hard to create a kinder, safer, more robust digital sphere. In turn, Seyi is empowering people to advocate for others whilst raising a generation of digital citizens who will carry these lessons into the future. In this episode, we discuss: - The online space as a co…

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S5 Ep3: The Importance of Authenticity: Gary Neville 33:07

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There’s no social media presence more authentic than Gary Neville’s. In this episode, we discuss: - The importance of Footballers having an authentic social media presence - THAT Manchester United interview - His hopes for the digital world his daughters are growing up in - Where the curriculum is failing young people - Why the Glazer family are a …

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Cradle to Cradle with William McDonough, Chief Executive of McDonough Innovation 20:15

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Tune in for an exclusive conversation with the "Hero for the Planet" (TIME). William McDonough is a globally recognized sustainable development thought-leader — characterized at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio as "the mastermind of sustainable design." Today, he speaks with LanzaTech CEO Jennifer Holmgren on his approach to helping organizations embed…

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S5 Ep2: Behinds the Scenes of Social Media: Alex Holmes 37:00

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Alex Holmes has dedicated his career to making both schools and the digital sphere a safe space for young people. Deputy CEO at the Diana Award and advisor to the likes of TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Alex’s knowledge of social media and the issues facing young people today is second to none. In this episode,…

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REVOLUTION 30:05

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Nicolaus Copernicus, born in 1473, was the orphaned son of a copper merchant in Toruń. Thanks to his bishop uncle, he obtained a first class education at the Kraków Academy and then in Italy, where he became an avid observer of the night sky – even though he was supposed to be preparing for a church career. His day job as a church canon, diplomat a…

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S5 Ep1: How to harness the power of YOU: Tiwalola Ogunlesi 36:04

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Tiwalola Ogunlesi is using her platform to fight the generation cycle of low self-esteem, making sure that this generation of women and girls grow to be the most confident yet. In this episode, we discuss: - How to harness the power of you - Tips for improving your self-confidence, combatting imposter syndrome and getting to grips with your self-wo…

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The Future of Climate Action with Dr. MK Dorsey, Co-Founder of Sunrise Movement 20:46

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What can we do to speed up climate action and close the financing and social justice gaps being left by the public and private sectors? Today, join Dr. MK Dorsey, co-founder of the Sunrise Movement and director of the Michigan Environmental Council, as he explains how climate change is impacting communities differently around the world and how yo…